Inspiring Story: Luke Day

After marrying my beautiful wife Allison nearly two years ago, my life was complete, but we felt something was missing. We both brought two kids each into this marriage, myself: Joshua (Age 10) and Alexis (Age 7), and her: Zach (Age 11) and Jacob (Age 9). But we felt that having a child of our own would only complete our family more. So, we decided to try and have our own child, and on the morning of February 14th, 2014, the Lord blessed us with a healthy 8 lb. 11oz. baby boy. Read more

Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Worldwide, The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to over 250 walks planned in 2013 (2014?). Last year, 295,000 people across the country raised more than $11.75 million to support local programs and services, as well as National Down Syndrome Society advocacy and public awareness initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.

The Buddy Walk here in Cincinnati just celebrated a banner year, having raised over $435,000! Not only was it our best year financially, but it was also the largest event to date – as over 11,500 people walked in honor of a loved one or friend with Down syndrome. As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Buddy Walk provides about 50% of the needed resources for the DSAGC to fufill its mission.

Every day we make meaningful strides to foster inclusion and to celebrate the lives of in individuals with Down syndrome. There is no better place to do it than at the Cincinnati Buddy Walk.

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"We walk to celebrate Nate and all individuals with Down syndrome. The first year, we came out of curiosity. Now, we come as an annual tradition to see our community embrace the gifts and challenges of Down syndrome."

-Julie Palermo, mother of Nathan

Events

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BUDDY WALK! Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), AK Steel is a world leader in the production of flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, primarily for automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, construction and electrical power generation and distribution markets. Learn more

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network is to ensure that every child with Down syndrome has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family. Find out more

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Find out more

The Jane and Richard Thomas Center for Down Syndrome offers an innovative approach to care. We aim to ensure the optimal health, developmental status, social-emotional functioning and adjustment of children with Down syndrome and their families now and in the future. Find out more